Gettysburg National Cemetery
Gettysburg National Cemetery, originally called Soldiers' National Cemetery, is a United States national cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, created for Union army casualties sustained in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. It goes back to 1863. For a second stop, Raven Rock Mountain Complex is 12 mi away.
A landmark inside Gettysburg
You can stay in Gettysburg
Gettysburg National Cemetery is inside Gettysburg, which has 31 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 49 miles southeast and Washington is about 64 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1863
Gettysburg National Cemetery dates from 1863. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
Use the months below to time a visit to Gettysburg National Cemetery.
Gettysburg National Cemetery
Gettysburg National Cemetery, originally called Soldiers' National Cemetery, is a United States national cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, created for Union army casualties sustained in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought over three days between July 1 to 3, 1863, and proved both the Civil War's deadliest and most significant battle. It resulted in over 50,000 casualties, the most of any battle in both the Civil War and all of American military history. But the battle also proved to be the war's turning point, turning the Civil War decisively in the Union's favor and leading ultimately to the nation's preservation.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1863
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places contributing property
- Wikipedia readers
- 21K a year
Nights near Gettysburg National Cemetery
The first towns with rooms are Gettysburg (31) and Cumberland Township (18).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Gettysburg National Cemetery | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg | in town | — | 31 11 hotels · 1 motel · 18 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 8,365 | $242K | B+ |
| Cumberland Township | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 18 6 hotels · 3 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 4 campgrounds | 7,219 | $293K | A |
| Straban Township | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 12 10 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 4,968 | $319K | — |
| Mount Joy Township | 5 mi southeast | 5 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 3,881 | $345K | — |
| Highland Township | 5 mi west | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds | 1,020 | $359K | — |
| Hanover | 13 mi east | 20 min | 9 3 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 16,684 | $213K | C |
| Franklin Township | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 5 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 4,781 | $253K | — |
| Chambersburg | 24 mi west | 35 min | 21 16 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 23,376 | $215K | C |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Gettysburg National Cemetery
Every place here is under 66 miles away.
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White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Gettysburg Battlefield: Veggies, Public domain · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
Questions about Gettysburg National Cemetery
Is Gettysburg National Cemetery in Gettysburg?
Yes. It’s inside Gettysburg, PA.
When is the best time to visit Gettysburg National Cemetery?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.
How far is Gettysburg National Cemetery from Baltimore and Washington?
About 49 miles southeast of Baltimore and about 64 miles south of Washington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Gettysburg National Cemetery?
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR), about 27 miles away. The nearest big hub is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), about 54 miles.
Where should I stay near Gettysburg National Cemetery?
Gettysburg (in town, 31 places to stay), Cumberland Township (2 mi, 18 places to stay) and Straban Township (5 mi, 12 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Gettysburg
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.